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Add 48/4 and 40/81

1^st number: 12 0/4, 2^nd number: 40/81

48/4 + 40/81 is 1012/81.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 81 is 324
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 324
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 81 = 324,
   48/4 = 48 × 81/4 × 81 = 3888/324
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 4 = 324,
   40/81 = 40 × 4/81 × 4 = 160/324
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3888/324 + 160/324 = 3888 + 160/324 = 4048/324
5. 4048/324 simplified gives 1012/81
6. So, 48/4 + 40/81 = 1012/81
   In mixed form: 1240/81

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